2 Robbers Holding Hostages at Video Store
Sheriff’s deputies surrounded a Blockbuster video store in Altadena where two armed robbery suspects were believed to be holding several people hostage Monday night, including at least one employee and two patrons.
Initial reports indicated that a third suspect had been arrested.
Deputies said the robbery attempt gone awry apparently began shortly after 10 p.m. at the store in the 1900 block of North Lake Avenue.
Scores of sheriff’s deputies responded to a report that the robbery attempt was underway.
A SWAT team was brought in to help deal with the situation.
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